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A Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care

This statement calls for policy, programs and standards that prioritize mental health care and address the social and economic conditions.

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State Policy Platform for Addressing the U.S. Mental Health & Addiction Crisis

The Kennedy Forum's policy platform to aid states in leveraging federal funds to address rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders acr...

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Recommendations of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

This report outlines Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy's recommendations to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid...

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Filing An Appeal Based On a Parity Violation

This issue brief describes different types of potential parity violations to illustrate one’s right to file an appeal based on how health plans treat...

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Don't Be Denied

If you know what to watch out for, you will be better equipped to assert your rights.

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Illinois Providers Report Barriers to Mental Health and Addiction Coverage for Their Patients

The results of this survey on provider experiences suggest that problems may exist in accessing mental health and addiction coverage and that further...

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Comments to CMCS on Parity in Medicaid and CHIP

Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Processes for Assessing Compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity in...

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The Kennedy Forum + Partners Comment on Federal Parity Act 2023 Technical Release

The Kennedy Forum and leading mental health partner organizations submit public comments on the 2023 Proposed rule to Mental Health Parity and Addicti...

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The Health Insurance Appeals Guide

This Guide details important information that consumers, providers and other stakeholders need to know when filing appeals for denials of MH/SUD treat...

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